Let's Talk small Business with Mitchell Wilson

Let’s Talk Canva, Branding and Building a Business Around Life with Marie Fox

Running a small business often means wearing too many hats, especially when it comes to admin, branding and content creation. In this episode, Mitchell chats with Marie Fox from Crafty Fox by Design about how small business owners can simplify their workflows, create polished branding and use Canva more effectively without wasting hours figuring it all out. Marie shares her journey from working traditional admin roles to building a flexible business that fits around family life. They dive into practical Canva tips, common branding mistakes, AI tools inside Canva, and why consistency matters more than complexity. This episode is packed with practical advice for business owners who want to look more professional, save time and build systems that actually support the life they want to live. If you want help identifying the next smart move in your business, book a free breakthrough session with the Coachbirds team: https://www.coachbirds.com/breakthrough

Let’s Talk PR, Reputation and Making Noise with Amanda Lacey

What actually separates marketing, PR and communications, and why should small business owners care? In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Amanda Lacey, founder and director of Popcom, to unpack the real power behind strategic communication. From growing up on a sheep station in country New South Wales to leading crisis management and PR campaigns for major organisations, Amanda shares how businesses can shape perception, build trust and stay relevant in a noisy marketplace. The conversation dives into everything from founder-led branding and internal communications through to crisis management, reputation building and why every business already has a story worth telling. Amanda also shares practical advice for small business owners wanting to improve their visibility, strengthen their brand presence and communicate more effectively. If you’ve ever wondered how to get people talking about your business for the right reasons, this episode is packed with practical insights. Ready to build a smarter strategy for your business? Book a free breakthrough session with the Coachbirds team:https://www.coachbirds.com/breakthrough

Let’s Talk HR Without the Headaches with Guillermo “Gil” Triana

HR is one of those things most business owners avoid until it becomes a real problem. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Guillermo “Gil” Triana, founder and CEO of PEO Marketplace, to unpack what a PEO actually is, when businesses should consider one, and why so many owners end up overpaying, underprotected, or buried in admin. Gil shares his journey from studying dentistry to building a business helping companies simplify payroll, compliance, benefits, and people management. The conversation dives into common HR mistakes, the hidden costs of employees, contractor misclassification, and how AI is changing the future of HR and outsourcing. If your business is growing and HR feels reactive instead of strategic, this episode gives practical insight into how to stay compliant, build better systems, and create a business that runs smoother behind the scenes. Ready to identify the biggest bottleneck in your business and map out your next smart move? Book a free breakthrough session with the CoachBirds team here:https://www.coachbirds.com/breakthrough

Let’s Talk Marketing That Actually Works with Javier Lozano

What happens when you stop treating marketing like a collection of random tactics and start building it like a real growth engine? In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Javier Lozano, founder and fractional CMO at Boulder Media Solutions, to unpack what actually drives scalable growth for small businesses. From launching a business during the 2008 recession to helping scale a company from $1M to $20M+, Javier shares practical lessons on strategy, leadership, systems, and why most businesses get stuck after the first million. They dive into customer acquisition costs, predictable revenue systems, go-to-market strategy, thought leadership, and the dangerous trap of “random acts of marketing.” If your business feels reactive, founder-dependent, or inconsistent with lead flow, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth. Book your free breakthrough session with the Coachbirds team here: https://www.coachbirds.com/breakthrough [https://www.coachbirds.com/breakthrough]

Let’s Talk Sales, Mindset and Success with Daman Grewal

In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Business, Mitchell Wilson sits down with Daman Grewal, founding partner of LogisticsSales.com. Daman shares his journey through logistics, sales, operations, and entrepreneurship, along with the lessons he learned from building and scaling businesses from the ground up. This conversation covers: • Why sales is really about service and relationships • How customer service impacts long-term growth • Why confidence comes from repetition and experience • The mindset shifts needed for entrepreneurship • Why entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone • How to create opportunities using the skills you already have Whether you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply looking for your next step, this episode delivers practical insights without the fluff. Connect with Daman Grewal: https://logisticssales.com [https://logisticssales.com] Book your FREE breakthrough session with Coachbirds: https://www.coachbirds.com/breakthrough [https://www.coachbirds.com/breakthrough]